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["Robert Walton" <waltonrp AT gmail.com>]

> I would be interested in a little feedback.  I'm sure
> that along with our preference for self sufficiency
> most of us are concerned with our local communities.
> Or is that just my ideal?

I'm interested in my community, Van, but shop around. There is a small
locally owned grocer in one town near me and I try to buy there. I've
found that I have to watch the small local stores in my area though.

I needed to buy some lumber a few months ago in quanitity. Called the
local Ace store that is locally owned and a few other places. Found
that a 2x8x16 was $5 higher there than another store 5 miles further
down the road.

There is a Home Depot going in this area and it will be interesting to
see what that does to these small hardware stores. I know that it is
hard to compete, but they have to come close. I think that some are
honestly just trying to stay afloat and others have been ripping
people off since they are the only alternative.

Of course, I try to stay local any time I can. Just find that in this
area, you have to be sure they are being kept honest.

Rob - Va